What to do in El Dorado County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

A lake surrounded by dense forest, a small island, and distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with a forested mountain, a small island, and a clear blue lake.
A large body of water with a cruise ship, several smaller boats, and a forested island with a castle-like structure.
A lake with a small island in the center, surrounded by dense forests and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A lake surrounded by dense forests and a small island in the center.

Things to do

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

CA $149
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

CA $226
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks

CA $178
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Tahoe: Scenic Sunset Cruise with Drinks and Snacks
2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe

2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe

CA $211
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

CA $197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

CA $41
per adult
All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe
Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

CA $106
per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City
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A cable car at Heavenly Lake Tahoe, surrounded by buildings and a field of white flowers.

Heavenly Gondola

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Glide across the sky and appreciate breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Tahoe on this scenic gondola ride to a summit where exciting adventure activities await.
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Day trip destinations from El Dorado County

A vintage military aircraft parked outdoors with a building in the background.

Cameron Park

Panorama of Lake Folsom and Shoreline

Folsom

A clear turquoise lake surrounded by dense green forest and distant mountains.

South Lake Tahoe

A clear blue lake with a boat in the foreground and a beach with people and umbrellas in the background.

Zephyr Cove

A large white neoclassical building with a dome and columns, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Sacramento

A snowy mountain landscape with a cluster of evergreen trees in the foreground.

Kirkwood

A calm lake with boats, a power line tower, and distant mountains during sunset.

Stateline

A river flowing through a mountainous landscape with lush greenery and a person fishing.

Markleeville